San Diego State Aztecs vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Looking to win big? The Aztecs and Falcons face off at 10:00 ET on CBSS. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. San Diego State is favored by -13.5 in this Mountain West conference contest against Air Force. The game’s over/under currently sits at 126.5 points.
SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Air Force Falcons +13.5
This game will be played at Clune Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Falcons.
- Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will San Diego State Make it Happen on the Road?
San Diego State’s season record dropped to 10-5 after a 76-68 loss to UNLV on Saturday. The Aztecs were -10.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread in this home game.
Trailing 31-23 at halftime, the Aztecs scored 45 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 45 points. The total points for the game reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 132.5.
San Diego State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and hitting 32.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11 for 16.
Miles Byrd led the way with 21 points, shooting 35% overall and 33.3% from three-point range. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 19 points, despite hitting just 30.8% of his shots and 20% from deep. Nick Boyd contributed 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three, while Brooklyn Hicks was efficient, hitting 71.4% of his shots and 50% from beyond the arc.
San Diego State’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Aztecs allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, San Diego State’s defense saw their opponent hit 9 of 28 shots, good for 32%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 attempts for a 68% success rate. The Aztecs gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Can Air Force Pull Off a Home Win?
Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games
Air Force dropped to 3-15 on the season after a 74-65 road loss to Fresno State on Friday. The Falcons entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 141.5.
Air Force fell behind early, trailing 41-24 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Fresno State 41-33, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 38 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed to score 65 points.
Zaon Collins led the way with 23 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from deep. Luke Kearney added 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 30.4% from the field and 6 of 15 from three.
Air Force’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Air Force held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 18 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they hit 21 free throws at a 91% rate. Air Force did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.